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Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Indian Council of Agricultural Research conducts regular research to develop climate resilient strategies for sustainability of fisheries and aquaculture
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- Studies on impact of climate change by ICAR institutes under “National Innovation in Climate Resilient Agriculture ” include vulnerability assessment of the wetland fisheries in different states
- Climate campaigns and awareness programmes are conducted in order to increase preparedness and adaptive capacity of fishers against climate change
The fisheries research institutes under the aegis of Indian Council of Agricultural Research , Government of India have been conducting research regularly for understanding the impacts of climate change in order to develop climate resilient strategies for sustainability of fisheries and aquaculture. The studies on the impact of climate change undertaken by ICAR institutes under “National Innovation in Climate Resilient Agriculture ” include vulnerability assessment of the wetland fisheries in Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha and Kerala; climate trend analysis for major river basins across India; Impact on fish distributional range, catch composition and yield etc. In marine fisheries, studies on climate change modeling, projection on fish catch & mariculture production under climate change scenarios, risk and vulnerability assessment of marine fisheries, wetland mapping, carbon footprint, blue carbon potential, ocean acidification, response of capture and culture species to climate change and adaptive management in response to climate change are carried out under the NICRA Project. Climate campaigns and awareness programmes are also conducted in the states like Odisha, Assam, West Bengal, and Kerala in order to increase preparedness and adaptive capacity of fishers against climate change.
This information was given by Shri Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Seminar by Akashvani Explores Bridging Skill Gaps in Goa for Inclusive Growth in Line with G20 Agenda
Goa, 28 August 2023
Akashvani Panaji, in collaboration with the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry and S.S. Dempo College of Commerce and Economics, hosted a day-long seminar aimed at tackling skill gaps in Goa to foster accelerated, inclusive, and resilient growth, in line with the G20 Agenda.
Attendees included Shri. Sanjit Rodrigues, IAS, Nodal officer for G20, Shri. Harilal Menon, Vice Chancellor of Goa University, Shri Shrinivas Dempo, President of Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Shri Sunil Bhatia, Deputy Director General, All India Radio and Sanjay Punalekar, Programme Executive.
Shri Sanjit Rodrigues, in his address, shared insights gained from hosting the G20 Meeting in Goa. He encouraged students to delve into the details of the 'Goa Declaration'. This declaration, emanating from the G20 Tourism meeting, outlines the trajectory of tourism development and its potential to achieve Sustainable Development Goals.
Vice Chancellor Shri Harilal Menon forecasted changes in the employment landscape, driven by Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and the Internet of Things  innovations since 2010. He urged students to prioritize research.
Shri Shrinivas Dempo stressed the significance of such seminars in shaping students' futures. He highlighted the importance of aligning education with the New Education Policy and preparing students for upcoming job opportunities.
The seminar included informative sessions on 'Manufacturing Industry', 'Health and Wellness', 'Tourism and Hospitality', and 'Airport, Port, and Logistics' to provide students with comprehensive insights.PIB Panaji | S.Thakur/D.Rane
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Ministry of Railways
Installation of Automatic Train Protection  System in Trains
The number of consequential train accidents have decreased during the current year i.e. from 01/04/2017 to 31/03/2018 to 73 as compared to 104 numbers during the corresponding period of last year.
Indian Railways have planned to provide Automatic Train Protection  conforming to ETCS level-2 standards on the entire Indian Railway Broad Gauge  network. This will provide technological aid to Loco Pilots for avoiding Signal Passing at Danger  and over speeding. Presently, following different Automatic Train Protection  Systems are existing on Indian Railways:
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Automatic Train Protection  System based on proven European Train Control System  Technology has been implemented on 342 RKMs .
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An ATP called Auxiliary Warning System  is presently functional on 364 RKMs in the Mumbai suburban section of Central Railway  and Western Railway .
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An ATM system indigenously developed called Train Collision Avoidance System  is under trial on 250 RKMs of South Central Railway as a pilot project.
This information was made available in reply to a question in Rajya Sabha.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Cabinet approves Ratification of the Headquarters Agreement  between India and Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure 
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today has given its approval for ratification of the Headquarters Agreement  between Government of India  and Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure  signed on 22nd August, 2022.
The CDRI was launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India during the United Nations Climate Action Summit on the 23’d September, 2019, at New York. It is a major global initiative launched by the Government of India and is seen as India's attempts to obtain a global leadership role in climate change and disaster resilience matters.
On the 28August, 2019, the Cabinet had approved the setting up of CDRI along with its supporting Secretariat in New Delhi and also gave the approval for Government of India financial support of Rs. 480 crore to CDRI over a period of 5 years from 2019-20 to 2023-24.
Subsequently, on the 29th June, 2022, the Cabinet had approved recognition of CDRI as an International Organization and for signing of Headquarters Agreement  for granting CDRI exemptions, immunities and privileges as contemplated under Section-3 of the UN  Act, 1947.
In pursuance of the Cabinet decision, on 22nd August, 2022 the HQA was signed between the Gol and CDRI.
CDRI is a global partnership of National Governments, UN agencies and programmes, multilateral development banks and financing mechanisms, the private sector, academic and knowledge institutions that aims to promote the resilience of infrastructure systems to climate and disaster risks, thereby ensuring sustainable development.
Since its launch, thirty-one  Countries, six  International Organizations and two  private sector organizations have become members of CDRI. CDRI has been expanding its membership consistently by attracting a wide variety of economically advanced countries, developing countries, and countries that are most vulnerable to climate change and disasters.
Ratification of the signed Headquarters Agreement between Gol and CDRI will facilitate grant of exemptions, immunities and privileges as contemplated under Section- 3 of the United Nations  Act, 1947 will provide CDRI an independent and international legal persona so that it can carry out its functions internationally, more efficiently.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Indian Potash limited  signs MoU with Israel Chemicals Limited  for the supply of Muriate of Potash  for the period 2022 to 2027 in the presence of Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers
It is an important step towards increasing availability of MOP in the country; will propel agriculture production and improve lives of our farming community : Dr Mansukh Mandaviya
Agriculture sector in India has huge potential and provides ample opportunities to collaborate and innovate : Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on India- Israel partnership
Indian Potash limited , under Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers signed an MoU with Israel Chemicals Limited  for the supply of Muriate of Potash  for the period 2022 to 2027 with a yearly quantity of 6 to 6.5 LMT in the presence of Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers today in Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi.
Speaking on the occasion, the Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Dr. Mansukh Madaviya said that “India and Israel share an extensive economic, defence, and strategic relationship based on mutual trust and cooperation. Agriculture sector in India has huge potential and provides ample opportunities to collaborate and innovate. India and Israel should work together in the field of Research in Fertilizer sector so that it benefits the farming community”. He said that the Indian Government is committed to increase the agricultural production and income of farmers with judicious use of fertilizers and sought cooperation of Israeli side in improving fertilizers use, use of alternate environment friendly fertilizers.
Congratulating on the signing of MoU, the Union Minister said that it is an important step towards increasing the availability of MOP in the country. This will further propel the agriculture production in the country thereby improving the lives of the farming community. It has been a matter of great satisfaction that M/s. Israel Chemicals Limited  is also working with Indian Potash Limited  in operating a project titled “Potash for Life focused on achieving higher fertilizer use efficiency” with an aim to increase the income of farmers, he added.
Mr. Elad Aharonson, Global President, M/s. Israel Chemicals Limited, applauded the association of his company with India through Indian Potash Limited and stated that M/s. Israel Chemicals Limited will be glad to be associated with the efforts being made in India and willingness to develop a deep association for improved technologies, logistics and application in the area of downstream fertilizers.
The Israeli delegation also extended an invitation to the Hon’ble Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya for visiting Israel to witness various technological advancement made by the country in the field of agriculture and fertilizer sector despite their constraints of land and water.
Besides the officials of the two companies, senior officers of Department of Fertilizers and Ministry of External Affairs were also present on the occasion.
Ministry of Defence
Press release : Visit of chief of the army staff to Japan
General Bipin Rawat, Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of the Army Staff is embarking on an official visit to Japan from 03 to 06 December 2019. During the visit, the Army Chief led delegation will interact with senior hierarchy of the Japan Self Defence Force with an aim to strengthen the bilateral defence ties between the two nations.
The Army Chief is scheduled to meet His Excellency, Mr Taro Kono, Honourable Minister of Defence to discuss issues of mutual interest. General Bipin Rawat will also visit niche field formations and interact with troops of Japan Ground Self Defence Force who had recently participated in the bilateral Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN at Vairengte, Mizoram. The visit to Japan aims to give impetus to the defence ties and outlines the growing importance of India-Japan relationship.
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Special Service and Features
Bharat Ka Amrut Mahotsav
As a part of “Bharat Ka Amrut Mahotsav”, the government’s initiative to mark 75 years of India’s Independence, launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, a Photo Exhibition has been put up by at the Food Corporation of India at its Zonal Office , Chennai.
Shri. R.D.Nazeem, ED, FCI, ZO , Chennai has inaugurated the Photo Exhibition on 22.03.2021 in the premises of the office depicting the Role of FCI in providing Food Security to the nation since its inception in 1965 and appreciated all the Officers/Officials who have put their best efforts in collecting the photos. Shri.M.Tulasidas, CGM, Shri.V.Harivikraman, GM, Smt Shiny Wilson, GM, Smt.K.M.Bharathi, GM, Shri B.K.Philip, GM and Shri M.Zakkiruddeen, GM are also present at the event.
The Exhibition will be there for 2 days and it is open for Public viewing also strictly following the COVID-19 protocol.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities sensitises states about Scholarship Schemes for educational empowerment of Divyangjan
Emphasis laid on the need to disseminate information about the Scholarship Schemes at local level to widen outreach
Minister Dr. Virender Kumar reiterates PM's vision for building an inclusive society empowering Divyangjan and realizing Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas
As a part of activities under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav , Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities on 27th October, 2021 organized a virtual conference with the Principal Secretaries of States and Union Territories dealing with empowerment of persons with disabilities and State Nodal officers to sensitize them about the Scholarship Schemes being implemented by the Department for educational empowerment of persons with disabilities. Dr. Prabodh Seth, Joint Secretary  emphasized the need to disseminate information about the Scholarship Schemes and publicize through advertisements at local level to widen outreach. Since Aadhaar is mandatory for availing the benefit under central sector schemes, he urged the States/UTs to ensure that aadhaar number of beneficiaries are captured at the application time. Further it is incumbent upon each educational institutions to update their KYC status on the NSP, else the institutes would not be able to verify the applications.
Dr. Virender Kumar, Minister Social Justice and Empowerment through his video message reiterated visions of Prime Minister for building an inclusive society and empowering Divyangjan, thus realizing the mantra “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas”.
Director, Department of School Education & Literacy said that the District Collectors have a pivotal role in creating mass awareness about these Scholarship Schemes at district level.
Ministry of Defence
IAF Continues its Support towards Fight Against Corona virus 
Indian Air Force continues its support against Novel Corona virus wherein medical supplies are being transported to equip the state governments and supporting agencies to combat the contagion effectively and efficiently.
During the last few days, IAF airlifted essential medical supplies and commodities from nodal points to Manipur, Nagaland and Gangtok in North Eastern region; and the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh. In addition, An-32 aircraft, on 06 Apr 2020, airlifted personnel and 3500 kg of medical equipment of ICMR from Chennai to Bhubaneshwar for setting up of testing labs and facilities in Odisha.
IAF has earmarked aircraft at nodal points to airlift medical supplies and equipment at short notice to proactively support operations against COVID-19.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
New Recommendations of NEGVAC accepted by Union Ministry of Health
As per new recommendations of NEGVAC, COVID19 vaccination to be deferred by 3 months after recovery from the illness
If infected with COVID after 1st dose, 2nd dose to be deferred by 3 months after clinical recovery from COVID-19 illness
COVID-19 vaccination recommended for all Lactating Women
No Screening of vaccine recipients by Rapid Antigen Test  prior to COVID19 vaccination
The National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19  has shared fresh recommendations regarding COVID-19 vaccination with the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. These recommendations have been based on the evolving situation of the COVID-19 pandemic and emerging global scientific evidence & experience.
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has accepted these recommendations, which are as follows, and has communicated these to the States and UTs also:
Deferring the COVID-19 vaccination in the following scenario:
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- Individuals having lab test proven SARS-2 COVID-19 illness: COVID-19 vaccination to be deferred by 3 months after recovery.
- SARS-2 COVID-19 patients who have been given anti-SARS-2 monoclonal antibodies or convalescent plasma: COVID-19 vaccination to be deferred by 3 months from the date of discharge from the hospital.
- Individuals who have received at least the 1st dose and got COVID-19 infection before completion of the dosing schedule: the 2nd dose should be deferred by 3 months after clinical recovery from COVID-19 illness.
- Persons with any other serious general illness requiring hospitalization or ICU care should also wait for 4-8 weeks before getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
An individual can donate blood after 14 days of either receipt of COVID-19 vaccine or testing RT-PCR negative, if suffering from COVID-19 disease.
COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for all lactating women.
There is no requirement for screening of the vaccine recipients by rapid antigen test  prior to COVID-19 vaccination.
Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination of pregnant women, the matter is under discussion and further deliberation by the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization .
The Union Health Ministry has written to States and UTs to direct the concerned officials to take note of these recommendations and undertake necessary action for their effective implementation. States have been advised to ensure effective dissemination of the information to service provides as well as the general public, through use of all channels of information and communication in the local languages. States have also been advised to undertake training of the vaccination staff at all levels.
Special Service and Features
Applications invited for Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana Scholarship
Department of Posts has invited applications for Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana 2022 -23  for the students of Class VI to IX. 40 students of Kerala Postal Circle will be awarded the scholarship amount of Rs 6000/- during this academic year. Students studying in class VI to IX with at least 60% of marks or equivalent in the recent final examination  and having Philatelic Deposit Account in any of the Philately Bureau in Kerala Postal Circle are eligible to participate in the 'SPARSH competition.
The competition will be conducted in two stages, with stage I being a Written quiz and stage II being a Philately Project. Interested students may submit their application for participation in the Stage I Written Quiz to the concerned Postal Divisional Superintendent by 31 July, 2022 via Registered Post/ speed post only. For further details ,visit: www.keralapost.gov.in
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Ministry of Railways
CLW Produces 300th Locomotive Of 2019-20 In Less Than 9 Months
Chittaranjan Locomotive Works  has turned out 300th locomotive of the FY 2019-20 on 21st December 2019 evening, in less than 9 months  of current financial year.
The working days for production of 300th loco has reduced from 292 days in the year 2017-18 to 249 days in 2018-19 and further to 216 days in the current FY 2019-20. Therefore, a reduction of 28% since 2017-18.
Shri Praveen Kumar Mishra, General Manager flagged off the 300th loco, WAG-9 HC  from CLW on 21st Dec 2019 evening amidst the presence of senior officers and staff. He appreciated the efforts of all the dedicated team of officers and staff in production of 300th electric locomotive from CLW.
Shri Praveen Kumar Mishra also expressed hope that with this trend in production, CLW will be able to even surpass the target of this FY 2019-20 and will be all set for creating a new record. CLW produced 402 locomotives in 2018-19 and thus became the world's largest producer of locomotives.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Guidelines for Natural Gas Pricing
The Government has approved the revised domestic natural gas pricing guidelines vide gazette notification dated 07.04.2023 for gas produced from nomination fields of ONGC/OIL, New Exploration Licensing Policy  blocks and pre-NELP blocks, where Production Sharing Contract  provides for Government's approval of prices. The price of such natural gas shall be 10% of the monthly average of Indian Crude Basket and shall be notified on a monthly basis. For the gas produced by ONGC & OIL from their nomination blocks, the Administered Price Mechanism  price shall be subject to a floor and a ceiling. Gas produced from new wells or well interventions in the nomination fields of ONGC & OIL, would be allowed a premium of 20% over the APM price. The reforms have led to significant decrease in prices of Piped Natural Gas  for households and Compressed Natural Gas  for transport.
The details and present status of natural gas prices notified by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell  in accordance with revised domestic natural gas pricing guidelines dated 07.04.2023 are as under:
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Domestic Gas calculated price in US$/MMBTU
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Domestic Gas calculated price for ONGC/OIL in US$/MMBTU
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8 April 2023-30 April 2023
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7.92
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6.50
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1 May 2023-31 May 2023
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8.27
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6.50
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1 June 2023-30 June 2023
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7.58
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6.50
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1 July 2023-31 July 2023
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7.48
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6.50
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1 August 2023-31 August 2023
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7.85
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6.50
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Shri Rameswar Teli, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Prime Minister inaugurates MSME Technology Centre at Puducherry
(Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated a Technology Centre of the MSME Ministry, established at Puducherry, on the occasion of National youth day today. This World Class Technology Centre set up with an investment of about Rs. 122 crore is spread across 10 acres, will train 20,000 youth, support 2000 MSMEs and incubate 200 Start Ups, thereby propelling the local economy to great heights. The inauguration of this MSME Technology Centre by the Prime Minister will boost skill development and inculcate entrepreneurial spirit among the youth of the region.
Union Ministers Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Shri Narayan Rane, Shri Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma and Shri Nisith Pramanik, Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan Chief Minister of Puducherry Shri N. Rangaswamy, State Ministers and Parliamentarians were among those present on the occasion.
The Technology Centres across the country developed under the flagship Technology Centre Systems Program are supporting existing and prospective MSMEs by developing production facilities, manpower, providing consultancy and developing competitive edge through adoption of best practices.
The MSME Ministry through its various initiatives and programs is revving up the sector to achieve inclusive growth, provide sustainable employment opportunities and thereby attain the Prime Minister’s vision of Atma Nirbhar Bharat.